This is a page created which has resources for pre-reading before our Staff Development day on July 15. Please take the time to read the articles and/or the handout from your coordinator to gain a better understanding of the programming tool "Understanding by Design" which was developed by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggens. There are many other resources available on the internet and books that are available to borrow should you wish to pursue this more.
It is similar to other methods of programming such as constructive alignment or backward design
It is similar to other methods of programming such as constructive alignment or backward design
Youtube clips- Great clip to introduce UBD:
YOU MUST WATCH THIS FIRST
Interview with Grant Wiggins (14 min) The first 13 minutes are the best.
What is an enduring understanding?
Current Wikis for Understanding by design: Wikispace 1
ubd educators site
Research articles- Research article 1
UBD in a nutshell
UBD and learning article
Introduction to Backward design book
Frequently asked questions:Frequently asked questions 1
Frequently asked questions 2